SOCI1503 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Class Consciousness, Anomie, Proletariat
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Functionalists view society as a setofinterconnected parts similar to how the human body works. Studied how rapid social change affects social stability, As societies grow more complex, people share fewer commonalities. Unintended or less visible outcomes ofa social institution institution. ~ a system thatis notfunctioning properly is dy sfunctional. See life as a continuing struggle for fairness, security respect. Believed capitalistsocial order exploited the proletariat class consciousness: Believed ifworkers recognized their common exploitation and their common power, they could overthrow the business owners. Interactionists focus on the meanings, definitions interpretations that individuals share. How certain behaviours come to be defined in a certain way. How we learn to engage in everyday activities. Situations where you perform in a manner thatpeople expect. Show parts ofourselves that we wantothers to see. Situations where you behave more relaxed or "real" The founders ofthe major theoretical perspectives are notfrom diverse backgrounds.
